Tuesday, March 10, 2009

March Bluegrass Around Georgia

Thursday, March 12 – The dynamic group of acoustic multi-instrumentalists from the Ocoee River region of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Steel String Session, is returning to Atlanta and will be featured at the Redlight Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306, Jams start at 7pm, Show starts at 9pm. For more info, go to www.RedlightCafe.com or www.steelstringsession.com.

Friday, Mar 13-7:20 pm - Just-Us Bluegrass Band - featuring the top 3rd Banjo player in the nation, Brett Martin, Banjo player for The Just-Us Bluegrass Band. Hear some of the best hard driving and harmony vocals this side of the Chattahoochee, at the Lake Pines Camp Grounds in Columbus, GA. Go to www.Justusbluegrassband.com for more information.

Saturday, Mar 14 – The Hollonville Opry in Hollonville, GA, will feature a full evening of good bluegrass, country and gospel music, as Spirit Song, Rhythm Masters, Gospel Gazette and Blue Jam are scheduled to appear. First show starts at 6:30pm www.HollonvilleOpry.com or 770-228-4832.

Starting March 10 through April, MMFS will offer a tune-learning class from 7 - 8:30 PM. These are for the advanced beginner to intermediate student who would like to build there repertoire for playing in traditional music sessions. All instruments and ages are welcome. The classes will be taught by Matt Evans and Christie Burns. Cost is $10.00 per person per class. No weekly commitment required. Call 423-827-8906 for info. No RSVP required. Steve Daugherty 423-875-5250